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A romantic surprise at the Peggy Guggenheim Collection in Venice in the winter
A marriage proposal carefully planned, with an after hours visit to the Peggy Guggenheim Collection in Venice and a candlelit garden surprise. Rut did his absolute best to surprise longtime girlfriend Shailee and leave her speechless. He contacted me months before the proposal.
He told me about Shailee and her love for art and architecture and how she loved the Gugggenheim in New York. Knowing how happy she feels in a space full of art, Rut picked a beloved Venetian museum, the Peggy Guggenheim Collection in Dorsoduro.
Together with the Peggy Guggenheim Collection event planner he organized the most romantic engagement ever
When I met Rut and Shailee they were getting ready at their hotel. There was one piece missing: the bow-tie. None of us knew how to properly fix it, and we ended up watching a youtube video ten times at least to reach a good enough result. All emotional, excited, and pretty late, Rut and Shailee got on the water taxi.
An emotional taxi ride to the Peggy Guggenheim Collection in Venice for a private after hours visit
Shailee didn’t know what to expect exactly, but she had an idea. Holding hands during the whole taxi ride, they felt the importance of the moment. A candlelit Guggenheim waited for them. She knew they were going to have a romantic after hours private visit to the museum.
She was not expecting the perfection of this Guggenheim Marriage Proposal in Venice in the Winter
As they stepped out of the water taxi and into the quiet evening, the museum, usually bustling with visitors, felt like it had been reserved just for them. Inside, a hush hung in the air, only broken by the faint sound of their footsteps as Rut led Shailee through the serene halls, surrounded by world-renowned works of art.
Then, as they entered the secluded sculpture garden, everything came into focus. The flickering candles cast a soft glow across the statues, and the chill of the Venetian winter was softened by the intimate atmosphere. Rut, with a gentle smile, stopped her in the middle of the garden.
And then, in the most romantic way, Rut got down on one knee.
Shailee’s reaction was everything he hoped for and more. She gasped, tears welling in her eyes as the moment washed over her. The museum, the art, the quiet winter evening, and most of all, Rut’s words filled the space. She cried profusely, overwhelmed by the love, the surprise, and the beauty of it all. Her “yes” was nothing short of magical.
A Private Dinner to End the Night
After the proposal, Rut and Shailee shared a private dinner in the museum. It was the perfect way to reflect on the moment, enjoying a meal that was as intimate as the proposal itself. As they dined in this special space, it was clear that this would be a memory they would treasure forever.
It was more than just a proposal—it was an experience. A once-in-a-lifetime moment, curated with love and precision, in one of the most romantic cities in the world.
